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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its SAT East Team 3 under the Department of the Interior, is conducting a sole-source, firm-fixed-price acquisition under simplified procedures outlined in FAR 13.106-1(b) to procure specialized laboratory equipment and consumables to enhance the capacity of the Northeast Fishery Center in Lamar, Pennsylvania. The acquisition, identified by solicitation number DOIFFBO260118, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with Thermo Fisher Scientific identified as the sole responsible source capable of delivering the required commercial-off-the-shelf items: the Capit-All Flex Automated Decapper, Thermo Scientific Matrix 2D Barcoded Low-Volume Screw Cap Tubes, and a Sample Storage Starter Pack. The total estimated contract value is $88,051.27, with performance expected to be completed within two to three weeks after award, which is anticipated in July 2026. Delivery and performance are designated for the Northeast Fishery Center at 227 Washington Ave, Lamar, PA 16848, with inspection and acceptance likely to occur at that location. The procurement supports environmental DNA monitoring and population genetics research by automating sample handling and ensuring traceability through 2D barcoding, improving throughput and reducing human error. The contracting officer, Merenica Banks, based in Falls Church, Virginia, has sole authority over the process and is the point of contact for submissions, which must be sent via email by the stated deadline of 11:00 a.m. EST on July 2, 2026, with the subject line “Notice of Intent Capability.” Offerors are required only to provide a capability statement to demonstrate qualifications, with no formal pricing, line-item, or technical proposal needed. No detailed clause listings, packaging specifications, inspection criteria, or payment details are included in the solicitation, though the contract type is firm-fixed price and no options, extensions, or modifications are referenced. The U.S. Department of the Interior’s agency code is 140FS3 and the NAICS code is 334516, affirming the procurement’s focus on laboratory equipment manufacturing. Thermo Fisher Scientific has represented its status as a small business, satisfying the set-aside requirement; no other socioeconomic certifications or additional reporting obligations are indicated. All submissions must be made via email to the contracting officer, with no use of online portals or formal